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Swimming Rail
Duck_Pond

Swimming Rail

Breaking cover from the reeds altogether, this water rail quickly swam across to the safety of the next reedbed, but not before I'd snapped a picture. Strange looking birds really, but entertaining too.
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Habitat
Lake Reedbed
Location
Upton Warren Moors, Worcs
Date taken
Oct 08
Equipment used
Canon 40D 100-400mm
targetman
I must say this is one of the best shot`s ive ever seen of this stunning bird Excellent post.
 
madamcoolpix
:eek!: Looks like mastering the art of swimming... are you sure it is not a duck in disguise? ;)

Superb image, Pete, and how lucky you've been!!! :t: :t: :loveme:
 
Peter Withers
nice shot mate!

I saw it in this exact same place a few days back! Between middle and left reeds! You did well pete:clap:
 

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